G37 Coupe V6-3.7L (VQ37VHR) (2008)
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Cover the entire circumference of that width.
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Cover it evenly.
5.
Re-install the driveshaft in reverse order of removal, making sure to:
a.
Install the driveshaft 180° from the position it was removed.
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Use the marks you made in step 1.
b.
Replace the used center locknut with a new one.
c.
Tighten the center locknut to 180 - 185 N-m (18.4 - 18.8 kg-m, 133 - 136 ft-lb) with a torque wrench.
IMPORTANT:
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DO NOT use a power tool (impact wrench) to tighten the center locknut.
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If the center locknut is tightened more than 185 N-m (18.8 kg-m, 136 ft-lb), the clicking noise could occur.
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If the center locknut is tightened less than 180 N-m (18.4 kg-m, 133 ft-lb), looseness could occur.
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If the center locknut is reused, the clicking noise could occur.
d.
Install new side flange bolts.
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Tighten them to 73 Nm (7.5 kg-m, 54 ft-lb).
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Side flange bolts are listed in the Parts Information.
6.
Perform steps 1-5 on the other driveshaft.
7.
Test drive the vehicle and confirm the clicking noise is gone.